Tilapia Kali Kali Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this incredibly easy and flavorful Tilapia Kali Kali recipe! Ready in just 12 minutes, this fiery fish dish is perfect as a quick starter or a satisfying light meal. The zesty lime and spicy chili powder create a delicious sauce that will leave you wanting more. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 189 kcal
Protein 82g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tilapia Kali Kali

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How to Make Tilapia Kali Kali

  1. Lightly coat 2 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each) with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  2. Grill the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
  3. While the fish is grilling, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder to the melted butter and stir well for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Add the juice of 1 lime (or 1/2 lemon) to the sauce and stir to combine.
  7. Remove the sauce from the heat.
  8. Place the cooked tilapia fillets on a serving plate and pour the spicy chili-lime butter sauce generously over the fish.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

1g

Carbs

0g